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Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (8 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of a person (details supplied) while in Garda custody; if there will be a full and public inquiry into their death; if there is or will be an investigation into allegations of intimidation and harassment of the person's family by Gardaí; and if he...

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (8 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will make a statement on the situation regarding the licence, kilowatt and tonnage allocation for Atlantis WD 44. [22077/06]

Written Answers — House Prices: House Prices (13 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 130: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the actions he is taking to curtail ongoing house price increases which according to the figures released by the ESRI and Permanent TSB rose by 5% from January to April 2006. [22481/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 191: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry has been waiting two years for a hernia operation at Kerry General Hospital. [22426/06]

Commemorative Events. (14 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: This year marks the centenary of the birth of Máirtín Ó Cadhain, a writer of world standard, who wrote staunchly in the Irish language and defended the language and Gaeltacht areas — one could argue he would have excelled in any language. Like many other literary people of his time, he was ill served by the State and was interned for his republican beliefs. I understand a stamp is being...

Constitutional Referenda. (14 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Given that real reform of the Seanad would require a referendum, will the Taoiseach initiate constitutional reform so that the Seanad can be elected by universal suffrage of citizens throughout the 32 counties? This would provide for Six Counties representation in the Oireachtas. Will the Taoiseach also restore his proposal for MPs from the Six Counties to be accommodated here by means of the...

Order of Business. (14 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: No. We in Sinn Féin oppose the endorsement again of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act, which in effect suspends the protection and fundamental rights of citizens in this State. No emergency exists which could possibly justify these draconian measures. Accordingly we oppose No. 12.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (20 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the responsibility regarding the provision of rent allowance will be transferred to local authorities; the timescale he envisages for same to happen; and if further resources will be allocated to local authorities. [23021/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the progress which has been made in realising an all-Ireland free travel scheme. [23020/06]

Written Answers — Bullying in the Workplace: Bullying in the Workplace (21 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason it is necessary to wait for the results of the follow-up survey on workplace bullying before implementing the recommendations made by the expert group in their report. [23482/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (21 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in order to enable the Labour Inspectorate to meet the needs of a changing workforce and the specific difficulties faced by migrant workers he will ensure affirmative action is taken in order that a proportion of the inspectors are from these communities; and if, failing same, he will ensure that a proportion of all new...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (21 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department has informed the US Department of Justice that a person (details supplied) is currently resident in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24016/06]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (21 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry is known to the Garda; and if they have been placed on the sex offenders register in view of the concerns that residents in Kerry have regarding this person. [24017/06]

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (21 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the criteria under which a school may qualify for inclusion in the DEIS programme; and the reason a school (details supplied) in County Kerry was not included despite taking most of its pupils from the two national schools in Ballybunion which are included. [23995/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 194: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry has been waiting four and a half years for orthodontic treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24460/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 195: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be called for orthodontic treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24461/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 196: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the average waiting time for people seeking orthodontic treatment in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24462/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Visits: Hospital Visits (27 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 197: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she intends to visit Kerry General Hospital on her next visit to County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24463/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 198: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when revenue funding will be made available for the proposed community nursing unit in Tralee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24464/06]

Written Answers — Revenue Investigations: Revenue Investigations (28 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of investigations which have been carried out by Revenue as to the veracity of declarations by persons claiming to be non-resident for tax purpose regarding the number of days spent here in a given tax year; and the number of cases where it has been found that false declarations have been made. [24838/06]